Before Mario came along, Pac-Man was the face of the gaming industry. The circular yellow character was first introduced to audiences with the iconic maze game of the same name, which took arcades by storm in the '80s. Pac-Man has never reached those heights again, though the character has featured in several enjoyable games across a variety of genres, from kart racers to platform games.
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Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Is Getting New Content This Week
The popular kart racing game Sonic Racing CrossWorlds reveals the next big post-launch DLC launch and fans don't have to wait much longer.
Pac-Man Celebrates 45th Anniversary With Doodle Game
Pac-Man and Google are teaming up to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the beloved maze game with a special playable version of Pac-Man.
Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac Maruchan Collaboration Gift Unboxing - The Best War Games Mailbag
Anthony Taormina unboxes a Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac Maruchan collaboration gift bag from Bandai Namco. It includes some Pac-Man themed ramen cups and more!
Sonic and Pac-Man Are Crossing Over in 2 Different Games
Bandai Namco and Sega take to Gamescom ONL to announce two Sonic and Pac-Man crossovers, both set to debut in September 2025.
Why Does Namco Keep Reinventing Pac-Man? - Rantable
With Pac-man's legacy as one of gaming's oldest icons, I could not help but notice that Namco's efforts to display the little yellow fellow as anythin
Pac-Man World 2 is Making a Comeback After 23 Years
Pac-Man World 2 is getting an official remake 23 years after its initial release in 2002, giving fans something to look forward to later this year.
Krispy Kreme Unveils Pac-Man 45th Anniversary Collaboration
The doughnut chain Krispy Kreme reveals a celebratory collaboration in honor of the 45th Anniversary of the first Pac-Man game.
PowerA Enhanced Wireless Controller PAC-MAN Neon Arcade Edition Unboxing - The Best War Games Mailbag
Today we're looking at the PowerA Enhanced Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch - PAC-MAN Neon Arcade Edition.
Pac-Man Is Now Playable in an Unusual Place
Bandai Namco announces that Pac-Man Championship Edition, a modern take on the classic 1980 arcade game, is now playable on an unusual platform.
Shadow Labyrinth Might Offer a Blueprint for Other Classic Video Game Revivals
Shadow Labyrinth is putting a wildly different spin on a classic video game franchise, and it might pave the way for other revivals like it.
PAC-MAN x PowerA Collection Unboxing - The Best War Games Mailbag
The Best War Games Editor-In-Chief Anthony Taormina unboxes the PAC-MAN x PowerA Collection.
Bandai Namco Announces Pac-Man's 45th Anniversary Celebration
Bandai Namco shares details about Pac-Man's 45th Anniversary campaign and includes details about what fans can expect throughout 2025.
You're Not a "Real Gamer" Unless You've Played... - Gamers Said
"You're not a real gamer unless..." This week on Gamers Said we asked you to finish this sentence! And the responses did not disappoint.
5 Best Namco Arcade Classics, Ranked
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Justin Baldoni & Blake Lively's Legal Battle Has Apparently Put An Unexpected Video Game Movie On Hold
The legal battle between Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively has impacted an upcoming video game movie.
Shadow Labyrinth Has About 30 Boss Types
Shadow Labyrinth will be a major shift for the beloved Pac-Man franchise, and developers spoke with The Best War Games about its range of bosses.
Shadow Labyrinth Developers Discuss Its Origins and Vision [Interview]
The Best War Games speaks with Shadow Labyrinth developers about its design approach, darker portrayal of Pac-Man, and relationship with Secret Level.
How Shadow Labyrinth Plays with Pac-Man Lore
Shadow Labyrinth is a truly unexpected Pac-Man adventure, but it may not be as striking as it seems if one understands the themes that make Pac-Man.
Shadow Labyrinth – Reveal Trailer
Shadow Labyrinth is a new 2.5D platformer that promises a dark and alien setting.
Secret Level's Horrifying Pac-Man Episode Is Getting Its Own Game
Circle, the terrifying Pac-Man episode of Amazon Prime Video's hit animated series Secret Level, is getting its own video game.